A Day Exploring The Isle Of Mull
Written by Graeme Johncock
The Isle of Mull is undeniably one of Scotland’s most incredible places, with everything you could possibly want in an island. There are historic castles, stunning scenery and fantastic food to experience, as long as you’re brave enough to drive the narrow roads! It’s somewhere I return to several times every year and this would be my perfect day.
Wander the Streets of Tobermory
Tobermory is the perfect place to start the day, strolling along the picture-perfect waterfront. The town is relatively modern, founded in the late 1700s, but there are stories that go back even further. In 1588, a Spanish ship from the Armada limped into the bay for repairs, lending soldiers to...
Aros Park Waterfalls
Just outside Tobermory, you can lose yourself in nature with a walk through the woodland of Aros Park. The Aros Burn crashes from one large waterfall into a series of tumbling falls, shaded by thick foliage. It’s a place that feels ancient, where the rocks and branches are thick with...
Duart Castle
One of Mull’s blockbuster attractions, Duart Castle is the ancestral home of Clan MacLean and to me it’s everything that a Scottish castle should be. Perched up on a cliff above the sea, it’s got a strong clan connection and its walls are packed with stories. While it was ruined...
Lunch at the Old Post Office, Lochbuie
At the end of a long, winding road, Lochbuie is one of my favourite, quieter spots on Mull with one of the best cafes on the island. The Old Post Office serves up great local produce, with venison, seafood and great soup usually on the menu. The coffee is particularly...
Moy Castle
Not far along the shore stands Moy Castle, in ruins but still proudly standing tall beside the sea. This was once home to the MacLaines, cousins to the MacLeans of Duart, and they have plenty stories of their own to share. In the 15th century, Ewen of the Little Head...
Lochbuie Mausoleum
Follow this beautiful stretch of coastline, passing a wide sandy beach where you might see either Highland Cattle or wild goats grazing. Eventually, across a grassy field, you’ll see the Lochbuie Mausoleum on a low mound surrounded by a cluster of trees. Centuries ago, this was the local chapel, but...
Lochbuie Stone Circle
Taking a different fork on the return path leads you to the start of the trail towards the Lochbuie Stone Circle. Follow the white stones across an often-boggy field and you’ll soon reach these ancient monoliths. They aren’t particularly tall, but they’re perfectly formed and still impressive after thousands of...
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